Cheese

Don't be duped by the name; in German it means 'wine cheese,' but this unusual tomme is actually from northern Italy. Soaked in Lagrein wine and spices, it's creamy, lightly peppery, and a bit garlicky; like super-fancy beef jerky. Read More

Pungent, tangy, aromatic and shaped like the leg of the animal whose milk it is made with. Yum! A washed-rind variety made in very small quantities. When young, it is fruity and refined with a robust ''kick'' at the finish. With a little extra age, it becomes more pungent and powerful. Read More

This year-old gouda has it all: the dense creamy paste of a younger cheese, and the developed beefy-butterscotchy flavor and light crunch of something much older. Leaves little to be desired, save your favorite beverage pairing. Read More

One slurp of the intensely creamy paste of this French classic, and you’ll know why we go to such lengths to ensure that this unctuous pasteurized cow’s milk round, made in Burgundy, France, is so delightfully decadent. Tucked into a clever wooden box meant to ease transport to our fair shores, serving Époisses isn’t nearly as difficult as aging it—slice a crusty baguette and dunk away, adding a glass of Burgundian white for terroir-driven perfection. Read More

This iconic Italian washed-rind has been made in northern Italy since the 9th century. Pungent, fruity and meaty - ripe wheels should eat like pudding- delicious, stinky pudding that goes with wine. Try Barbera or Soave. Read More

An Alpine cheeseboard staple, traditionally made with the partially skimmed milk left over from butter-making. Youve probably come looking for this earthy, vegetal, straightforward classic, so no cheeky puns will be necessary here. Read More